2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Aug 20 Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band Aug 27 Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass Sept 3 Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10 Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street
Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series Returns to Ray Kestner Park This August The City of Houghton is pleased to share the 2026 Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. This August tradition brings free, outdoor, family‑friendly music to the lakeshore every Thursday evening. It continues a long community favorite that celebrates local talent and the easy summer rhythm of gathering by the water. 2026 Concert Lineup All performances take place at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, 1100 W Lakeshore Drive, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Thursday, August 20 Outlaw’D Country rock with a bold, crowd‑pleasing style
Blood drive Friday, August 21st 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. L’Anse Methodist Church Walk-ins very welcome. Blood is always in great need, and all donations stay in UP hospitals.
GITIGE he/she gardens VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays: 9 am – Noon 2026 Season Dates August 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24 Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering. In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at
Keweenaw National Historical Park will host a free program exploring how public history can broaden our understanding of what constituted an industrial landscape on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at its visitor center. The program, “Keweenaw Histories: Expanding Our Understanding of the Industrial Landscape Through Public History,” highlights research from Keweenaw Histories, an ongoing digital public history initiative hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Dr. Daniel Wallace will reflect on his American Conservation Experience–Mellon Humanities Fellowship and the development of the Keweenaw Histories project. He will be joined by four public history students from University of Wisconsin – Eu
The community is invited to a historic celebration on August 22nd, when the Big Annie statue will be officially unveiled and dedicated in downtown Calumet. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will celebrate the life and legacy of Anna Klobuchar Clemec, affectionately known as “Big Annie.” The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a parade down 5th Street, followed by the dedication ceremony at Calumet Greenspace Park. Community members can also enjoy live music, free ice cream, and face painting. The celebration will mark the unveiling and dedication of a new statue
Lake Linden Farmers Market Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com
2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm Aug 25 U.P. Gumbo
Feeding America West Michigan 2026 mobile food pantry distribution Location: Sacred Heart Church Calumet Category: Free Community Event Description: A free drive through event at Sacred Heart Church Calumet serving up to 320 households with fresh produce, dairy, grains and other staple food items. No appointments; no payments; no income verification required. Watch for signs on US 41 and Lake Linden Ave. in Laurium to follow entry and exit of the drive through event. Volunteers will help direct you and place your food box into your vehicle. Contact: Jared Howard, President CLK Council of Churches Email: clkcouncil@gmail.com Phone: 906-337-2400 (2026 Dates: August 26/Wednesday;
KBIC Victim Services & Programs WETLANDS NATURE WALK led by Destine Alvarado-Seymour, Wetlands Specialist, KBIC natural Resources Dept. Let’s chat and explore! This event is a peer support space for LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit community members, their families and allies. Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5pm Sand Point Restoration Area, Baraga Contact at 906-353-4593 with questions